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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.61, 1,560.77 and 757.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.61, 1,560.77 and 757.83 is: 1,046.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.61 : 1,560.77 = 757.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.61/1,560.77 = 757.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.61x = 1,560.77 × 757.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.61x = 1,182,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,798.33/1,130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.16

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